The north wind whistled for a day, and snow began to fall over the capital in the morning the next day, and by noon it became a white world.

Fortunately, the snow stopped after noon and the sun was coming out. The people in the capital were very experienced and knew that they should take advantage of this time to sweep the snow quickly. Otherwise, it would be difficult to walk if the snow surface freezes the next morning. All the businesses sent young men to sweep the snow outside the door. This was an interesting errand for young people. The scene of sweeping the snow while laughing and throwing snowballs can be seen everywhere on various lively streets.

The capital city gate is six gates in the south, two gates open on each side of the east and north, each gate has a urn city, and a corner tower at the corner of the city. The city wall is more than 80 miles wide and is extremely magnificent.

The circumference of the imperial city is more than twenty miles long. It was originally a palace transformed into a predecessor's yamen. After many expansions and renovations, the current imperial city and palace city have been formed.

The tone of the entire imperial city and palace city is based on blue bricks and black tiles, and bright colors such as bright yellow and purple are rarely used. The palace buildings are mainly made of Tang system, and the Taicheng is covered with a wide and deep hall, which is magnificent and magnificent, showing the dynasty atmosphere.

Following Zichen Hall and Duanming Hall, it is the main gate of the imperial city's palace. On the left are the Jinshui Gate and Tongji Gate. When you leave the imperial city, it is the Zhuque Street of the Tang Dynasty. Until the south gate of the outer city, it is the most crowded and bustling commercial avenue in the entire capital.

Most of the houses along the street are buildings, and since they cannot be higher than the imperial city, they are usually three floors.

The street side is mostly a storefront, and the second and third floors and the yard behind are production bases and warehouses.

The industrial and commercial trade in Dawei was developed. It can be seen from the street on the front of the Imperial City that was regarded as a commercial street. There were several other main roads, and without exception, all of them were shops in the business.

Even in such a cold weather, the camel teams were still endless. There were several rivers outside the city gate and the water transportation was very developed.

Although the business in the capital is not as good as that in Jiangling, Suzhou and Quanzhou, it is still an unquestionable commercial center and distribution center for goods in the entire north.

The largest business in Fuzhou like the Pu family is also a business opened by the top Semi people in the Wei Dynasty. It is normal that there is a considerable number of commercial branches on Zhuque Street in the capital.

The Pu family mainly engages in trade, with raw silk porcelain, tea and cotton cloth. As long as it is a hard product that is easy to sell, the Pu family has partners and semicolons in the territory of Dawei to acquire local goods and sell foreign goods. The huge land and goods produced in Dawei are popular in overseas trade, and even crazy buying. Within a hundred years, the wealth accumulated by the Pu family has reached an unimaginable number.

When Wu Shizhong and others arrived at the Pu family business, the sun was shining, and the streets behind the snow were brighter due to reflections, and there were many teenagers and young people who came out to play with the snow.

The Pu family had a huge semicolon in the capital. In addition to doing trade, there were also silver numbers, money shops, gold shops, and gold shops that accepted gold exchange for silver or copper coins. Generally speaking, people from the Wei Dynasty would exchange gold for copper coins, while foreign merchants would like to exchange copper coins for gold. No matter how they exchanged, it would be profitable for the business.

"Don't exchange 10,000 taels of gold." Lin Cunxin walked into the Pu family's gold shop in a swagger, in a very bad manner.

Ten thousand taels are a big deal for other businesses, which is common to the Pu family. Many shopkeepers and friends never even raised their eyelids. Only one shopkeeper came up and said, "According to the rules, we will deduct fifty taels."

"Damn it, there is not a cup of tea." Pujiadian is also famous in Fuzhou, but his family has a huge capital, so he still has to go to Pu's family to do big deals.

Lin Cunxin muttered and said, "Since it's a good example, it's done."

Jin Jian took the people next to the cart, and the guy from the Jin shop carried the big bundle of copper coins in and calculated it clearly.

After the copper coins are counted, the people in the gold shop will bring out the equal amount of gold, of course, it will also be pieces of horse hoof gold.

After the ten thousand taels of gold was calculated clearly, a guy said to Lin Cunxin: "This guest, please sign a pledge, and the deal will be finished."

"Wait a minute." Jin Jian leaned forward and said, "How can we know if the quality of these golds is a full color?"

"Yes." Lin Cunxin's face changed and he said, "We need to check the quality."

"Don't make such jokes when guests." The shopkeeper of the gold shop came over and said, "This is a gold shop run by the Pu family. Who in the world doesn't know the credibility of the Pu family business?"

"I can't believe it, I just need to test the quality."

There are many ways to test gold, which is enough to find out the quality, but the people from the Pu family really didn't expect that someone actually wanted to test the quality in the Pu family's gold store?

Jin Jian and others ignored it and were already making noise inside and outside the store.

This weather is the end of the year, and there are too many idle people. In a short while, the inside and outside of the store have already surrounded the three floors of the inner and outer floors, and many businesses around sent to watch the fun.

Several managers in white robes finally rushed over after hearing the news. After hearing the whole story, they frowned and said, "If you test it, you can do it. Real gold is not afraid of fire."

So I spent a lot of effort to check all the ten thousand taels of gold once, and of course, the quality was all full.

The ridicule around him became louder, and the people from the Pu family sneered: "I want to ask where you come from? You don't know our Pu family business?"

"We are the Nan'an Marquis Mansion on Fujian Road." Lin Cunxin said: "When I come to the Taimiao of the capital to offer sacrifices, do you dare to take the gold quality lightly?"

This made everyone nod and applaud. The capital sacrifice once every three years was known to everyone, but there were very few princes and lords who were interested in such sacrifices.

"These gangs of barbarians," someone said in confusion: "They don't know how many years have they used brass instead of gold?"

"I'm afraid he's a honest person."

"I remember Nan'an Marquis Mansion, this matter is really interesting."

Amid the discussion, Wu Shizhong and Li Fuxiang and others arrived, surrounded by idle people and headed towards the Taimiao not far away. The newly exchanged gold was placed directly in a conspicuous place, and went directly to Taimiao to find Zong Zhengsi's people to offer sacrifices.

Some people were curious and followed him to see it. Sure enough, they saw the people from the Nan'an Marquis Mansion send the newly exchanged gold to the Taimiao. People in the capital like to watch the fun and spread gossip. After dark at night, this small thing spread throughout most of the capital.

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Liu Yuan is located in the government residence of the government, and the residence of the prime minister was given by the emperor. This huge courtyard was originally the residence of the prince at the beginning of the country. It had a grand rule and exquisite architecture. When Liu Zhiyuan moved in, the emperor gave him 100,000 yuan to renovate the old house. Therefore, this courtyard not only repeated the old view, but also became much more exquisite and beautiful than before.

Liuyuan is famous for its rocks and large lotus ponds, and even the official family is curious to come here once.

It is not uncommon for the Emperor of the Great Wei to leave the palace and go around the minister's house. If the Lang Guards dispatch more than a hundred guards, the official family will leave the palace in the afternoon and close the palace gate at dusk.

Sometimes they would make great contributions and lead many palace ladies and guards to the palace. That was a special honor. They would usually go back to the palace after lunch at the minister's house.

When Liu Zhiyuan was appointed deputy envoy of the Privy Councilor, the official family had visited his house for a banquet. So far, he was a great congregation. The emperor had gone back and forth three times. This was a very rare honor. The official's support attitude was obviously easy to see.

"The Pu family is gone." On the snowy day, there are still many guests in the Liu family, and at least more than a hundred people waiting to meet.

People in the capital are best at watching the wind and beauty. One of them is to see whether the gatehouses of each residence are as bright as day and whether there are a large number of officials waiting to meet.

The movements of the Liu Mansion have always been second only to the residence of the left prime minister Han Zhong, and are many times more lively than the residence of the right prime minister Xu Xiashang and Privy Councilor Zhang Wenda.

Today, Liu Zhiyuan has never seen anyone. The big event is about to start. Liu Zhiyuan likes to be alone, calm down, read books and chess, and consider whether there are any omissions when he is playing chess pieces in his spare time.

The person who spoke was Liu Zhiyuan's confidant Fang Shaoqun. He was not allowed to pass the imperial examination after being admitted to the Jinshi more than ten times. He was arrogant and arrogant by nature. In other words, people like Liu Zhiyuan can use such people. In a few years, he has recommended the words of the Zhengshi Hall. From a seventh rank official, he is more enviable than many prefectures and counties in the world. Of course, the power in his hands is far more than ordinary prefectures and counties.

"Let's go." Liu Zhiyuan put down the Taibai poem collection in his hand and smiled: "Zhonghe, Pu Shougao will definitely feel cowardly in this matter, but he still owes me a favor. He must have something to do with the people around me, just wait and receive the gift."

"This is the benefit of the kindness." Fang Shaoqun smiled coldly and said, "That day, Fang Manzi was tired of seeing him, but money was a good thing. I will definitely peel him a layer of skin."

"The Pu family's net worth is more than billions." Liu Zhiyuan said with his leisure, "It's a little difficult if you want to peel him a layer of skin."

"This time, the Pu family really shot itself in the foot, and they couldn't say anything about it." Fang Shaoqun was unwilling to accept too many words and said immediately: "But it will not affect the overall situation for us. Ming Gong, and then change. Today's incident is a clear proof. It shows that Nan'an Hou Mansion may have also guessed some traces or been reminded by people. I think we can't delay any more. Even if there are some fish that miss the net, it will not harm the overall situation. If it delays and triggers public opinion, it may really be a bad thing."

That is, Fang Shaoqun's personality and temper can speak out in a blunt manner with Liu Zhiyuan. Liu Zhiyuan didn't care and said with a smile: "Since that's the case, let's call the sect to start tomorrow morning."

Liu Zhiyuan sighed again: "If the officials had not personally persuaded Han Gong, it would have been a huge challenge."

"It is of course difficult to do big things." Fang Shaoqun sneered: "No matter whether it is prince, duke or marquis, there are few outstanding people of this generation, and many people consume the country's wealth. In today's world, not only officials are from relatives, but also those who are ambitious, but also clean up the royal family, officials, gentry, and merchants. If you don't do this, why would Gong Ming participate in politics?"

In other words, Fang Shaoqun dared to speak to Liu Zhiyuan like this. If someone else was the case, he would probably have slapped him to death.

Even so, Liu Zhiyuan still felt a little angry. The guy in front of him was smart, but he was too disrespectful to him. You should know that the officials and him were very gentle and polite. After thinking about it, Fang Shaoqun was about the same age as his eldest son, and he was so arrogant and rude!

Of course, this thought is hidden deep in Liu Zhiyuan's heart. Fang Shaoqun didn't look at his face at all, so he could not see any clues. Even if he could see it, Fang Shaoqun would not care. If he had to keep it, he would leave. If he didn't, he would go. Now Liu Zhiyuan is begging him, but Fang Shaoqun is asking for Liu Zhiyuan.

"I understand." Liu Zhiyuan said in a deep tone: "Ignore the matter of the Pu family, but there is His Highness of the King of Zhao behind him. This is not easy to be perfunctory. Zhonghe will write a letter to King of Zhao to explain the incident."

"Okay, what's the matter within the next part." Fang Shaoqun was actually impatient to write social articles, but since Dong Weng had entrusted him, he could only write. What's more, Pu Shougao entrusted Liu Zhiyuan to Liu Zhiyuan, regardless of whether the people from the Nan'an Hou Shizi sent the real gold or brass, they would be treated with brass to the Nan'an Hou Mansion. In terms of punishment, the most severe punishment should be used to directly remove the title of the Hou Mansion, and at the same time, the rewarded official village, imperial gift items and mansions in Fuzhou City were confiscated.

In this way, the prince of Nan'an was directly wiped out, with his power, mansion, official village, and official positions. Although he still has a royal identity, he can only receive dozens of chunks of living expenses a year, so he doesn't starve to death.

The Great Wei had always had to ban the royal family who committed crimes or cut off their titles. During the Chongde period, the punishment for the royal family was even stricter. Even if Xu Zixian did not ban the crimes, he would have to ban the titles at least to make Pu Shougao satisfied.

Moreover, Pu Shougao's letter also pointed out that there is His Highness of the King of Zhao behind this matter. This is called Liu Zhiyuan's insight. King of Zhao and the Marquis of Nan'an were close relatives, and they actually had this advice. It seems that the water in Fuzhou is also very deep. The world is in a general trend. As long as you are in the whirlpool, you cannot avoid fighting. Even if you are uncle and nephew, so what?

This matter was just a trivial matter for Liu Zhiyuan. Otherwise, he would not have recruited Wu Shizhong. It was just a failure. It seemed that Wu Shizhong was alert, so the Pu family gold shop exchanged gold.

This incident has spread, and now there are only two results, either the Pu family’s commercial reputation is sacrificed, or the Taimiao side is said that gold is fake or brass is exposed.

The Nan'an Marquis's Mansion exchanges gold in the Pu family has spread. If this is done, it would be equivalent to saying that the Pu family will use copper to pay the gold. Not to mention that the Pu family will suffer heavy losses for this matter, the reputation of the business is more precious than anything else, and Pu Shougao will never agree. Even if Liu Zhiyuan instructs his subordinates to do this, the people in the capital will watch the Pu family try the gold on the spot. It is obvious that the real gold is sent all the way to the Taimiao, who can exchange gold for copper in full view of the public?

This incident spread and was still quite unfavorable to Liu Zhiyuan's major event in assisting the emperor in suppressing the powerful royal family in the world.

There is a loophole, and a lot of people will follow in and complain. At that time, who can suppress the fierce public opinion?

"I can only let go of the Prince of Nan'an." Liu Zhiyuan still felt that this was a trivial matter. A mere marquis, a newly appointed regiment training envoy, could cause great trouble?

"King Zhao has been planning and preparing in Fuzhou for more than ten years, and he will never be subject to a marquis's prince who has not inherited his title." Fang Shaoqun also looked dissatisfied.

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